Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games Review

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Play in the popular Star Wars Universe using Fantasy Flight Games unique dice system that emphasizes narration, improvisation and fast action! Play in one of three popular settings: Join the fringes of the galaxy as smugglers, mercenaries and bounty hunters in Edge of the Empire; or join the Rebel Alliance as a soldier or ace pilot in Age of Rebellion; or learn the ways of the Force in Force and Destiny.

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Pros

Pro

Drives improvisation through its die roll mechanics

The die roll mechanic leads to more than just a simple success and failure. The result often requires positive and negative side effects; sometimes dramatic ones! Very rewarding with a GM who's good at making stuff up on the spot.

Pro

Easier to play online

Because the Star Wars RPG focuses more on story and role play and less on combat, maps and hard stats, it is easier to play online using Voice Software like Skype, Google Hangouts or Discord. There are also online platforms such as Roll20 that allow for digital dice rolls and resources.

Pro

Story focused instead of combat focused

Rather than focus on combat encounters and character stats, Fantasy Flight Games system allows the group to focus on telling a great Star Wars story. The players and the GM alike are major contributors due to FFG's unique system and dice mechanics.

Pro

Set in the Star Wars Universe

The Star Wars Universe is arguably one of the largest and most beloved in the world, and this RPG captures it's depth and diversity very well. Players can choose from hundred of class and specialization combinations for creating unique characters and stories set in classic Star Wars settings, or create entirely new worlds and stories.

Pro

Future support

Since Disney bought the Star Wars franchise, Fantasy Flight has continued to put out great Star Wars content for all their games. For the RPG they have continued to add new material and are adding resources from the new Force Awakens time period as well.

Cons

Con

Very little digitally distributed content

While Fantasy Flight has added a few digitally distributed(PDF) resources that are all free; such as character sheets, pre-generated characters and campaigns; there are no official digital versions available for any of their print materials.

Con

You need custom dice, and they take some getting used to

This game doesn't use the regular dice so common in most RPGs, but requires the use of a special set of dice that only Fantasy Flight sells. It's kinda pricey, and it takes some getting used to the weird symbols on the dice. There is a die roller app.